medications Flashcards

1
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Paracetamol

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Analgesic

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2
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Aspirin

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NSAID: analgesic. Used for anti-platelet properties as a blood thinner. high risk in patients at a high risk of falls.

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3
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ibuprofen

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NSAID analgesic

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4
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naproxen

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NSAID analgesics

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5
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OPIOIDS

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Analgesics

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6
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OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Analgesics

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7
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Endone

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Short acting oxycodone hydrochloride- opioid analgesic. Short acting and kicks in within 30 mins. “breakthrough” pain control

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8
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Oxycontin/targin

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Long acting. Kicks in within 60 mins. continuous pain control

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9
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Tramadol

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synthetic opioid- analgesic. mod-severe pain. short term relief

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10
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MS contin

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Slow release morphine- analgesics. severe ongoing pain such as cancer

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11
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Tapentadol

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opioid analgesic. mod-severe pain

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12
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Panadeine forte

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Analgesic- w/ paracetamol + codeine sulphate. Mod-severe pain

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13
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fentanyl

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rapid-acting opioids (synthetic) analgesics. very strong. patches

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14
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Norspan/buprenorphine

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opioid. analgesic

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15
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Indications for Diuretics

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fluid overload, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure

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16
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Frusemide (lasix)

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Diuretic

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17
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spironolactone (spiractin, aldactone)

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Diuretic. reduce swelling from liver disease. treatfluid buildup.

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18
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Amiloride (Hydrene)

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Diuretic. Treat BP and swelling

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19
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Bumetanide (bumex)

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Diuretic. oedema

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20
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How does Diuretics work?

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inhibits kidneys from absorbing sodium -> sodium gets secreted and so does water (osmosis) -> reduced fluid volume -> less strain on cardiac muscles.

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21
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Adverse effects of diuretics

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reduction in BP (hypotension)
Fluid depletion
Electrolyte imbalance
falls risk

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22
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What are anti-hypertensives

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drugs to treat high blood pressure. Through:
reducing cardiac output
reduce vasoconstriction
increase vasodilation

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23
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Beta blockers (-olol drugs)

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Anti-hypertensives: manage abnormal heart rhythms, treat angina, reduce blood pressure. blocks effects of ephinephrine (adrenaline) -> heart beats slower w/ less force. widen veins and arteries to improve blood flow.

24
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sotalol

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Beta-blockers: anti-hypertensives. Anti-arrhthmics. Treat atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.

25
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atenolol

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Anti-hypertensive beta-blockers. Treat high blood pressure

26
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metropolol

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Anti-hypertensive beta-blockers. treat high blood pressure

27
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bisoprolol

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anti-hypertensive beta-blocker. treat high blood pressure.

28
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carvedilol

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anti-hypertensive beta-blocker. treat heart failure

29
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adverse effects of beta-blockers

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hypotension, fatigue, cold hands, bradycardia (slow heart), vivid dreams. HR will not rise as much with exercise

30
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ACE inhibitors (-pril drugs)

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Anti-hypertensives. Prevents ACE-induced vasoconstriction -> reduces resistance of blood floe through vascular system by preventing formation of angiotensin II- narrows blood vessels. preventing production of angiotensin II

31
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Captopril

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ACE-inhibitor, antihypertensive. Treat heart failure and hypertension

32
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Monopril/fisonopril

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ACE-inhibitor anti-hypertensive. treat hypertension and heart failure.

33
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ramipril

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ACE-inhibitor anti-hypertensive. treat hypertension, heart failure, kidney problems

34
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adverse effects of ACE-inhibitors

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fatigue, hypotension, dry cough. effectiveness may be reduced by using NSAIDS for long term

35
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Angiotensin receptor blockers(ARBS) “-sartan” drugs

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prevents angiotensin-induced vasoconstriction. the diff between ACE and ARBS is that ARBS reduces the effects of angiotensin whereas ACE reduces the production of them.

36
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Olmesartan

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ARBs anti-hypertensives. treat hypertension, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease.

37
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Telmesartan

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ARBS- anti-hypertensives

38
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side effects of ARBs

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Headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, stuffy nose

39
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Calcium channel blockers

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anti-hypertensives
reduce contractility of cardiac muscle -> reduce cardiac output.
reduce contraction of arterial walls

40
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adverse effects of calcium channel blockers

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hypotension, constipation, peripheral oedema, drowsiness

41
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Verapamil

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calcium channel blocker. anti-hypertensive. treat high blood pressure and control angina (reduced blood flow to the heart). prevent + treat irregular heart beats.

42
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amlodipine

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calcium channel blockers. anti-hypertensive. treat CAD, relaxes blood vessels so heart doesn’t need to pump as hard.

43
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GTN (glyceryl trinitrate)

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Anti-hypertensive. relaxes vascular smooth muslce -> reduces vasoconstriction. chest pain from angina.

44
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Antihypertensives that target vascular resistance

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Calcium channel blockers
ACE inhibitors
GTN
ARBs

45
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Anti-hypertensives that target cardiac output

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beta blockers

calcium channel blockers

46
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Anti-arrhythmics

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control abnormal heart rhythms -> common reduce high HR

47
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adverse effects if anti-arrhythmics

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bradycardia, hypotension (reduced cardiac output)

48
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Digoxin

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anti-arrhthmics. atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and heart failure.
adverse effects- headache, drowsiness, GI upset

49
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amiodarone

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Anti-arrhthmics. Prevents and treats many types of cardiac dysrrhythmias: ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and wide complex tachycardia, as well as atrial fibrillation and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
adverse effects: liver + thyroid disturbance, nausea, headache, light sensitivity.

50
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Anti-coagulants

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Inhibit production of clotting factors -> prevent arterial clot formation: ->
Reduced risk of DVT/ PE/ Stroke.
potential for increased bleeding -> H`igh risk in patients who fall.

51
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Warfarin

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Anti-coagulant: requires regular monitoring of INR (international normalised ratio)
INR more than 4.5 = increased risk of haemmorrhage
INR less than 2.0 = increased risk of thromboembolism
interacts with lots of medications (antibiotics, cardiac medications, anti-depressants)

52
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Heparin

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Anti-coagulant

53
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clexane

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anti-coagulant

54
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apixaban

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anti-coagulant

55
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Bronchodilators

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